$1,375
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Annie Seated, 1858-59, final state (Glasgow, 32 iii/iii; Kennedy, 30 ii/ii). Signed and titled within the plate. Etching on chine collé, plate size 5 1/8 x 3 5/8 in. (13.1 x 9.3 cm), framed. Condition: Full sheet with deckled edges, margins glued to facing mat, toning, mat burn, staining. N.B. The sitter is Annie Harriet Haden (1848-1937), the daughter of artist Francis Seymour Haden (1818-1910). Whistler stayed with the family in early 1858 at their home in Sloane Street, London. At this time Annie was nine years old. Estimate $400-600 The sheet measures 10 1/4 x 7 3/8 inches. There are old hinges to one edge. The staining includes corregated cardboard marks visible primarily on the verso. The frame measures 13 3/4 x 11 1/2 x 1 inch. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2021-01-11
